Installing xNIC

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SUMMARY
  • The following article will explain how to install the xNIC component on your Windows and Linux system.
  • xNIC is the software that runs on your VM to create a virtual NIC. The xNIC connects your VM to a cloudSwXtch instance.

xNIC System Requirements 

There are some major feature considerations to make when deciding what xNIC version to use. These prerequisites are further detailed in the xNIC System Requirements article. 

Linux Installation Guide

xNIC Linux Installation

The installer script will install the xNIC as a service as well as the utility applications used to verify the operation of the xNIC and cloudSwXtch instance network for a Linux system. See Testing.

Windows Installation Guide

xNIC Windows Installation
The installer script will install the xNIC as a service as well as the utility applications used to verify the operation of the xNIC and the cloudSwXtch instance network for a Windows system.